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DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 78
DARRICK POVI kneel beside Rose, pleading and desperate,"Reconsider," I beg, one last chance to erase." I was desperate. I was confused. Mom tricked me. She assured me you weren't going to get hurt" He begs in tears as he continues his stupid lies" I love you Vixen with all of my heart. God knows that"Rose's expression remains unyielding and firm,"Darrick," she says, "I don't love you anymore, my heart's torn.""My heart belongs to another," she confesses true,"Roman," she whispers, love shining through.My chest constricts in pain, overwhelmed and defeated,Memories haunt me, what I had, what I've retreated.Self-loathing consumes me, tears fall silent and dark,I whisper "Forgive me" to myself, to Rose, but forgiveness leaves its mark.@@@@@@@@@@@@ROSE POVI wake up groggy, Darrick still kneeling beside,Eyes red-rimmed from tears, a sorrowful, regretful tide."Darrick," I say firm, "we need to talk," I declare,"About Claire, our daughter, her well-being's paramount, we must
Last Updated : 2024-11-29DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 79
SAPPHIRE POVI watch Roman and Rose, reunited and happy as can be,My heart aches with regret, why did I meddle, why interfere with glee?Darrick's eyes mirror mine, sorrow and remorse we share,We exchanged a glance, regret and guilt we can't bear."What have we done?" I whisper, tears welling up inside,Darrick's voice barely audible, "I lost her," he can't hide."Rose, forever," his eyes well up, tears fall like the rain,"I'm sorry," I offer, useless words, but all I can obtain.Darrick shakes his head, resigned, "It's my fault," he confesses true,Self-blame in his voice, a sorrow that we both pursue.I take his hand, comfort offered, "We both made mistakes," I say,Shared guilt and regret, our hearts heavy, lost along the way.Darrick's gaze drifts to Roman and Rose, happy and free,While we're trapped in regret, a pain that's all we see."Let's leave," I suggest, escape this heartache and sorrow,Darrick nods in agreement, we turn and walk away tomorrow.Away from what could've
Last Updated : 2024-11-29DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 80
ROMAN POVI dismount, approach Darrick with respect,"Thanks for letting Claire go with us," I say, gratitude in effect.Darrick nods, resigned, "No problem, Roman," hollow tone,My eyes narrow, sensing something's not quite shown."Darrick, is everything okay?" I ask with concern,His gaze drifts to Rose, longing in his eyes, forlorn."No, Roman," he admits, tormented, "I still love her so,"Vixen, Rose, my heart sinks, unexpected, I know.My face hardens, protective, "Rose is mine, Darrick," I warn,Firm, Darrick's eyes flash, acknowledging defeat, torn."I know," he whispers, resigned, "But I couldn't help myself,"My voice softens, sympathy, "Darrick, move on," I advise with wealth."For your own good," I add, gentle, Darrick nods, empty, hollow,I return to Rose, mount our horse, "We're leaving," I say, firm, to follow.Darrick watches as we ride away,From him, from his love, unrequited, forever to stay.My arm wraps around Rose's waist, secure, possessive,"Mine," I whisper, cl
Last Updated : 2024-11-29DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN Chapter 1
VIXEN POVThe feeling of emptiness. The unfillable void of disappointment. The sadness of knowing the life you thought you knew is a sham.Nothing makes senseI am a shell of what I once was.I stand here dumbfounded before my husband of 10 years Darrick, and his supposed new wife Sapphire, who happens to be my bestfriend. Darrick is the alpha prince of our pack, the Maxim pack, my mate and the father of my three children.We have been through all sorts of huddles this past years, only for him to stab me in the back. This scene is unbarely agonizing, he used to be the only one who truly valued and respected me, despite knowing about my hybrid nature .He made me feel loved despise my deformity, I have hairy ears, chubby body and can't shift due to my vampire heritage.Darrick is a shell of what he once was.His face holds no expression as he shamelessly plants soft kisses on to her cheeks." Meet my new wife" What a joke, he must be pranking me.For christ sake, I abandoned my fam
Last Updated : 2024-10-29DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN Chapter 2
VIXEN POV I run back to Darrick's place, banging furiously at the gates with all my might before the gateman, Sam opens." Leave here ma'am. I told you the Alpha doesn't want to see you" Sam informs angrily " Well tell your alpha I am not leaving, until he attends to me" I inform looking him dead in the eyes. I am not going to let my child die because of fear." Ma'am please leave. I don't want to hurt you" He confesses calmly " Then let me in. Please I need help my daughter is sick" I beseech him before hearing a car horn.He hurries off to open it, letting a black SUV drive out and I know only it too well, who it belongs to, Darrick. As the car drives out I hurrily stand in its path in an effort to gain an audience. " What is the meaning of this rubbish Vixen?" Darrick yells angrily as he alights from the car, with his new found lover Sapphire." Darrick, our daughter. She got hospitalized and the doctor requested we give the sum of $400 before commencing treatment" I inform
Last Updated : 2024-10-29DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN Chapter 3
ROMAN POV" You're fire, get out of my office" I command nonchalantly as I scroll through my laptop. I have had enough of Vera, my drug merchant. She has become so incompetent this pass week that I feel she has to pay the price, despite her 5 years of good service. " Boss please I need this job. My son is hospitalized and ..." She says before I cut in " Not my business. You lost goods ward $100,000. You should be greatful that I let you live. You have a month to provide my drugs or you will pay with your life" I threaten " Please boss. I don't know where I could get such a large sum. Please give me another chance, I will make it up to you " She persist in her pointless persuade at convincing me to reconsider her case.Women are such pretenders, but I know too much to let her or any of them play with my intelligence. " Kelvin, throw her out" I command Kelvin, my delta who is standing next to me." Right away Alpha" He answers before pulling her out." Alpha please don't do this t
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VIXEN POV Emptiness!!!I have nothing.Nothing to live for.Nothing worth fighting for. I have lost all my hope. My kids. My joy. I lost them both on the same day.It's all his fault. Darrick, I gave you my everything.My body, my heart and soul, but what did I get in return betrayal, heart break and pain. He is going to pay for this. He is going to pay with his life." I will kill you if it's last thing I do" I affirm to myself before descending from my hospital bed. I pull off my cannula, not giving a damn what the consequences might be before putting on my dress.I step out of the ward and start striding toward the exit with ultimate determination. The nurses try to stop me but I pay them no attention, as I stay on my course.When I arrive at alpha's mansion it's already dusk so I am forced to wait till the depth of night before sneaking into the building.I sneak off to the kitchen and grab hold of a large knife, before heading into his study. When I get there, he is h
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ROMAN POVUncle Williams and all the unnecessary stress he puts me through and for what?. Just to prove some worthless ideology of his. Every day is another opportunity for him to spur out one worthless proverb or another. I can't believe he pulled me all the way down here to this stupid pack (Maxin pack ) just for a stupid connection. In his words exactly "It's the connections that matter".Connections that we are never going to need. Our stupid meeting took place in the wood. Can you imagine me, alpha Roman, Alpha of Alpha's, having a meeting in the woods with some lousy thugs.How downgrading.We were halfway through our meeting when we heard a woman scream.Of course, uncle stupidity decides to fire his gun. Turns out the lady wasn't too far from us. By the time we get there she is alone, on the ground all bartered.She had 2 stab wounds to the lower abdomen and a gigantic wound on the left side of her head which extends to her left eyelid. One of her electric blue eyes seem
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DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 80
ROMAN POVI dismount, approach Darrick with respect,"Thanks for letting Claire go with us," I say, gratitude in effect.Darrick nods, resigned, "No problem, Roman," hollow tone,My eyes narrow, sensing something's not quite shown."Darrick, is everything okay?" I ask with concern,His gaze drifts to Rose, longing in his eyes, forlorn."No, Roman," he admits, tormented, "I still love her so,"Vixen, Rose, my heart sinks, unexpected, I know.My face hardens, protective, "Rose is mine, Darrick," I warn,Firm, Darrick's eyes flash, acknowledging defeat, torn."I know," he whispers, resigned, "But I couldn't help myself,"My voice softens, sympathy, "Darrick, move on," I advise with wealth."For your own good," I add, gentle, Darrick nods, empty, hollow,I return to Rose, mount our horse, "We're leaving," I say, firm, to follow.Darrick watches as we ride away,From him, from his love, unrequited, forever to stay.My arm wraps around Rose's waist, secure, possessive,"Mine," I whisper, cl
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 79
SAPPHIRE POVI watch Roman and Rose, reunited and happy as can be,My heart aches with regret, why did I meddle, why interfere with glee?Darrick's eyes mirror mine, sorrow and remorse we share,We exchanged a glance, regret and guilt we can't bear."What have we done?" I whisper, tears welling up inside,Darrick's voice barely audible, "I lost her," he can't hide."Rose, forever," his eyes well up, tears fall like the rain,"I'm sorry," I offer, useless words, but all I can obtain.Darrick shakes his head, resigned, "It's my fault," he confesses true,Self-blame in his voice, a sorrow that we both pursue.I take his hand, comfort offered, "We both made mistakes," I say,Shared guilt and regret, our hearts heavy, lost along the way.Darrick's gaze drifts to Roman and Rose, happy and free,While we're trapped in regret, a pain that's all we see."Let's leave," I suggest, escape this heartache and sorrow,Darrick nods in agreement, we turn and walk away tomorrow.Away from what could've
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 78
DARRICK POVI kneel beside Rose, pleading and desperate,"Reconsider," I beg, one last chance to erase." I was desperate. I was confused. Mom tricked me. She assured me you weren't going to get hurt" He begs in tears as he continues his stupid lies" I love you Vixen with all of my heart. God knows that"Rose's expression remains unyielding and firm,"Darrick," she says, "I don't love you anymore, my heart's torn.""My heart belongs to another," she confesses true,"Roman," she whispers, love shining through.My chest constricts in pain, overwhelmed and defeated,Memories haunt me, what I had, what I've retreated.Self-loathing consumes me, tears fall silent and dark,I whisper "Forgive me" to myself, to Rose, but forgiveness leaves its mark.@@@@@@@@@@@@ROSE POVI wake up groggy, Darrick still kneeling beside,Eyes red-rimmed from tears, a sorrowful, regretful tide."Darrick," I say firm, "we need to talk," I declare,"About Claire, our daughter, her well-being's paramount, we must
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 77
ROMAN POV"Sapphire, what happened?" I demand, panic rising."I thought she went with you," Sapphire stammers, fear etched on her face."Darrick took her horseback riding," she adds.My grip tightens on the phone. Alone. No Sapphire. No protection.My mind races. Darrick's obsession. Vixen's past. Danger lurks."Find them," I bark at Sapphire. Now. Get them back. Safe.Sapphire's voice trembles. "Roman, I—" Guilt and regret in her tone."Go!" I shout into the phone. Sapphire's sobs echo as I slam the phone down.Pacing frantically, I plan to rescue Rose from Darrick, protect my love at all costs.============="Sapphire, calm down," I tell her firmly, but she's hysterical."You don't understand," she cries desperately. "What Rose went through with Darrick before."My jaw clenches. "I trust Rose," I insist resolutely.Sapphire's eyes flash. "Trust?" she spits. "You're blind."My patience wears thin. "Sapphire, stop," I warn.The rain intensifies outside."Rain's getting worse," Sapphir
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 76
ROMAN POVAs I gaze at Rose, sleeping peacefully in bed,My heart swells with love and protection, filling my head.I lean down, brushing my lips against her forehead so bright,"Good morning, beautiful," I whisper, gentle, without a fight.Then I turn and leave the room, seeking Claire's shining light,My little girl, full of joy, my heart takes flight."Claire, sweetie," I ask, serious, "do you want a new sister to love?"Claire's face lights up, "Yes! Yes!" she squeals, bouncing up and down from above."Why do you want a sister?" I ask, curious, bending down,"To play with!" Claire exclaims, eyes sparkling all around.I smile, knowing what I must do, to make our family whole,Adopting Rose's other daughter, giving Claire a sister to call.My mind is resolute, I'll face any challenge, any test,For my family's love and happiness, I'll do my best."I'll talk to Rose," I tell Claire, "and make it happen soon,"Claire claps, excited, "Yay! Thank you, Papa!" she croons.@@@@@@@@@@@ROSE
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 75
ROSE POVI step into the hotel lobby, elegant and serene,Roman and Helen wait outside, loading luggage, a helpful team.I approach the reception desk, with a smile so bright,"Welcome to—" the receptionist starts, but then a voice takes flight."Sapphire," a voice says, familiar, yet detestable too,I turn to face her, poised, polished, but fake, through and through."Sapphire, darling," I say sweetly, with a hint of disdain,"Still clinging to Darrick?" I ask, with a playful, teasing refrain.Sapphire's eyes narrow, her smile forced, a fake concern,"Don't think you've won this round," she warns, with a hint of scorn.My eyes lock onto hers, "Game on," I say with a grin,Sapphire's gaze falters, before she recovers, but I win.Roman appears at my side, supportive and strong,"Ready?" he asks, and I nod, leaving Sapphire seething, all wrong.Roman's arm wraps around me, "Everything okay?" he whispers low,I nod, for now, but this isn't over, no.===============I step into the hotel
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 74
SAPPHIRE POVI storm into Lucinda's room, furious and bright,"Mother, you won't believe, Vixen's alive, it's not right!"Lucinda's eyes widen in shock and dismay,"Impossible," she says, but I nod, rage boiling away."Darrick's obsessed with bringing her back," I snarl and spit,Lucinda's face hardens, "Unacceptable," she says, her anger to fit.I pace around the room, my mind racing with fear,Thinking of all the ways Rose Georgia will bring us to tears.She'll ruin our lives, our marriage, our perfect little lie,Darrick will leave me, and I'll be left to wonder why.I pull my phone, dial Sam's number with speed,"Sam, it's Sapphire, find out about Rose Georgia's deed.""Uncover her secrets," I urge, with a determined tone,Sam's voice calm, confident, "I'll dig deep, alone."Relief washes over me, Sam will uncover the truth,Exposing Rose's lies, and all her hidden youth."Darrick thinks she's Vixen, back from the dead,"But I know better, Rose Georgia's hiding something in her he
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 73
DARRICK POV:I pace in my office, waiting with hope,For Mrs. Rose Georgia, our last scope.This meeting could save our company's fate,From bankruptcy's dark and dismal state.But where is he? Late, unprofessional too,Sapphire's voice rises, impatient, "I told you, Darrick, it's true.""You're wasting time with this company's plight,And these people, who can't save the night."I shoot her a warning glance, calm and serene,"Patience, Sapphire, he'll come, our last beam."Sapphire scoffs, rolls her eyes with disdain,"You're naive, thinking some mysterious client will sustain."Our future's on the line, desperation's stake,But Sapphire doesn't understand, my heart does ache.The door bursts open, my assistant's voice so bright,"Mr. Darrick, Mrs Rose Georgia has arrived, all's right."Relief washes over me, but Sapphire's face,Changes from annoyance to shock's dark place."Rose Georgia?" Sapphire repeats, stunned and still,"The woman I have been waiting for?" My heart sinks, wha
DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN CHAPTER 72
ROSE POVWe walk into the studio, hand in hand,Excited for our voice-over session, in a magical land.Roman squeezes my hand, with a grin so wide,"Can't believe we're finally doing this," Roman says with pride.Me too, I smile back, feeling happy and free,We're seated in the recording booth, just you and me.Headphones on, script in front, we're ready to go,Roman leans in, whispers, "Remember that wedding scene, don't you know?"My cheeks flush, "Which part?" I play along,Giggling, Roman's eyes sparkle, with a love so strong."The kiss," Roman whispers, suggestive and sweet,Our lips touching, in the scene, but real, our hearts beat.I blush more, "Shh," I tease, "We're working," I say,Roman chuckles low, sultry, "Can't help it, thinking of you each day."The director's voice cracks through, "Alright, let's start,"Roman winks at me, we begin, our voice-over, a work of art."Action!" the director calls, the intense scene unfolds,Crystal, my rival, confronts me, with anger, youn
